Types of Assessments

What types of assessments do you offer?

We offer a wide range of cognitive, academic, neurodevelopmental (including ADHD, ASD, specific learning disorder), emotional, behaviour, and personality assessments. If you are unsure of what type of assessment may be best suited to your needs, please contact the clinic. 

Cognitive Assessments (to assess for Giftedness, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Delays)

Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV)
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V)
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV)

Academic Assessments (to assess for Giftedness, Learning Difficulties)

Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT-III)
Comprehensive Specific Learning Disorder Assessment (for dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, including cognitive and academic testing)

Specialist Neurodevelopmental and Autism Assessment Clinic - Children and Adults

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2)
Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI-R and 3di)
Sensory Profile, CARS-2, Pragmatic Language Assessment, etc. 

Emotional, Behavioural, and Personality Assessments

Vineland Adaptive Behaviour (Vineland-3), ABAS, Connors 3, BASC, Browns ADHD Scales, PAI, etc

The Assessment Process

Why complete assessment with Healthwise Gippsland?

Assessment assists individuals to understand their unique strengths, gifts, and areas for potential growth. Assessment also provides excellent insights into what types of supports would be best suited to you or your child's needs. 

​We have many years of experience assessing and supporting children and young people with giftedness, learning difficulties, neurodevelopmental conditions including autism spectrum disorders, and related diagnoses. Our clinic provides gold standard, multidisciplinary assessment services. 

​Straight forward, easy to understand assessment reports are provided. We are also able to prepare reports for various funding application processes upon request, including for schools, and NDIS. 

Do I need a referral for assessment?

If you have concerns about your own, or your child's, development you are encouraged to meet with your general practitioner or paediatrician. Your family doctor or paediatrician may then make a referral for further assessment.

​You are also welcome to self refer. However, autism specific assessments for paediatric patients in Victoria typically require a multidisciplinary team including: clinical psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, and paediatrician input. ​

How does the diagnostic process work?

The diagnosis of neurodevelopment conditions can often be a complex process. Due to the significant variation in individuals presentation, skills, strengths, challenges and abilities, assessments must be thorough and comprehensive. 

Assessments must always consider:
- A comprehensive developmental history;
- Current social and emotional abilities;
- Interests and interpersonal relationships;
- The presentation across multiple contexts;
- Any previous assessments and important documentation.

All information is review by our experienced team. In order to complete a diagnostic assessment information obtained from assessments must be considered against a list of criteria detailed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM-V). 

If I decide to go ahead with assessment, how will it help myself or my child?

On completion of our comprehensive assessment process, you will leave the clinic with an a better understanding of you and/or your child's strengths, difficulties, and potential areas for growth. 

A comprehensive report will be sent out in the following months. Follow up feedback sessions are available to allow parents and carers to review the findings of the assessment, discuss recommendations, and ask any questions. Optional education sessions are also available, to assist you in navigating therapy options, school supports, and completing funding applications. Ongoing support and specialised therapies can also be arranged, either at Healthwise Gippsland, or through other local providers. Therapy is designed to support your/your child's development, and assist you in achieving your goals.

Do you offer assessment clinics in other rural locations?

We are passionate about the provision of high quality healthcare services to rural and regional communities. Healthwise Gippsland provides specialist assessment clinics based in Traralgon, Victoria, with satellite clinics available to travel to rural areas across all states of Australia, depending on demand.  Please contact the clinic for details.